Flip Me Over

Old souls don't drift off and die Sit there idle, or even care why Achieving greatness takes time Values and a certain state of mind Realize, for once, it's not just what you see Understand nuance, syntax, and hyperbole Help yourself, don't get fooled by any old shroud Though others are silent and lost in the crowd Rise up, be courteous, let words show them wrong As free as a whisper and the cardinal's sweet song

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Gary Bateman

Date: 7/28/2017 3:41:00 PM

Hello Tim, I think you hit a "Home Run" with this one my good friend. This rhyme verse is truly marvelous to read for sure. You've managed to weave some telling themes into your rhyme. Outstanding!! A FAVE!! Best Wishes Always, Gary

Akkina Downing

Date: 7/12/2017 7:51:00 PM

It's flippin amazing :) I love it!

Winged Warrior

Date: 7/12/2017 3:21:00 PM

A sweet verse my friend...I love cardinals...^WW^

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 7/12/2017 11:07:00 AM

Great words Tim. I like the" rise up, be courteous let words show them wrong". love phyl

Darren White

Date: 7/12/2017 11:00:00 AM

Love this! Completely forgot to comment, how dumb, but here it is :)

Chris Green

Date: 7/11/2017 5:12:00 PM

Nicely done Tim. This speaks a lot to me.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/11/2017 4:18:00 PM

I flipped it over and it's a great tribute to a wonderful poet:-) hugs Jan xx

Seren Roberts

Date: 7/11/2017 3:39:00 PM

to be free to voice an opinion and not be afraid to receive one is one of the joys of life....to laugh at yourself......lovely words Tim faved it.....Seren

Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/11/2017 2:23:00 PM

:) It's not always easy to be courteous, especially when others are rude. This takes courage. Lovely poem, Tim.

White Wolf

Date: 7/11/2017 2:19:00 PM

Oh, I love this! Purrfect

Dean Wood

Date: 7/11/2017 1:45:00 PM

"Rise up, be courteous, let words show them wrong". Not sure what message you were broadcasting here, I got several. This quote made me think of some strong positive influencers here in the soup. It takes an effort to rise above some of the negative. I like Dale's take as well. Great poem Tim. A Fav!

Lin Lane

Date: 7/11/2017 1:38:00 PM

I want to sing the cardinal's sweet song too, Tim. But I don't always whisper the words. Very nicely done.

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 7/11/2017 1:20:00 PM

I see this as a lesson for poets to keep evolving and learning to make decisions freely, not just take someone else's word for it. Since I will want to read it again I faved it.